ConnectPhrase · Ages 15-28 · In use
Gen Z stare
A blank, silent look a young person gives instead of replying, for example to a customer or teacher.
I asked if he wanted a receipt and got the Gen Z stare.
For parents and educators
People argue over whether it is rudeness, awkwardness or a reaction to a silly question. Asking your teen what they think makes a good talk.
Where it came from
Went viral on TikTok in mid-2025 and was a Dictionary.com word of the year finalist.